Physics

Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the theoretical framework for investigating the forces present within atomic nuclei, along with the protons and neutrons that make up these nuclei. A key focus of QCD research involves the confinement of quarks and gluons within nucleons, such as protons and neutrons. These forces can be likened to gravity on

Rare earth magnetic materials are known for their exceptional properties, particularly due to the unique behavior of the 4f electrons in their atomic structure. Traditionally, it was believed that the magnetic properties of these 4f electrons were static and could not be controlled. However, recent research has challenged this notion and demonstrated that laser pulses

Recent research from the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on the behavior of oil droplets from underwater oil spills. Contrary to previous beliefs, these droplets do not simply turn into a slick on the water’s surface. Instead, they break into smaller droplets, creating a more complex and challenging cleanup process. The study led

When you push “start” on your microwave or computer, the device flips right on—but major physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, don’t work that way. Instead, engineers and physicists need to take a few weeks every year to carefully reset the collider and all

The world of physics is constantly evolving, with researchers and scientists pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The University of Stuttgart, under the guidance of Prof. Sebastian Loth, is at the forefront of this revolution. Their groundbreaking work in quantum microscopy has opened up a new realm of possibilities, allowing for the observation of

In a world where machine learning and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly prevalent, the need for more sustainable methods is imperative. The exponential growth of neural network size has raised concerns about energy consumption and training times, prompting researchers to explore new avenues for improvement. One such avenue is the implementation of physical neural networks

A recent study conducted by researchers from the HEFTY Topical Collaboration delved into the recombination of charm and bottom quarks to form Bc mesons within the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). This investigation involved the development of a transport model that replicates the dynamics of heavy-quark bound states within the expanding QGP fireball generated during high-energy heavy-ion

In a recent study published in Nature Physics, a team of experimental physicists from the University of Cologne have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of superconductivity. Led by Professor Dr. Yoichi Ando, the researchers have demonstrated the possibility of inducing superconducting effects in materials known for their unique edge-only electrical properties. This discovery

The concept of time crystals, first proposed by Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek in 2012, has been a topic of heated debate in the scientific community. While some believed that time crystals were impossible in principle, others sought to find ways to realize them under specific conditions. Recently, a team at Tsinghua University in China,

Photons, the elementary particles of light, have been a subject of study for researchers at the University of Twente. Unlike electrons that orbit around atoms in fixed shapes, photons possess a much greater variety of behaviors and are easier to control. This difference opens up new possibilities for applications in fields such as smart LED

In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters, a research team led by academician Guo Guangcan, Prof. Li Chuanfeng, and Prof. Liu Biheng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Prof. Giulio Chiribella from the University of Hong Kong, has made significant progress in constructing a coherent superposition of quantum

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have shown great promise in the field of display technology, with the potential to deliver high-quality images and energy-efficient performance. One of the key factors in achieving optimal OLED performance is the development of materials with narrow electroluminescence (EL) spectra. In this context, multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR-TADF) materials have

Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of microbiology by using magnets to manipulate the movement of bacteria. This innovative approach not only provides a method for aligning bacteria but also opens up opportunities for further research in areas such as complex materials, phase transitions, and condensed matter

A groundbreaking research team from Japan, comprising scientists from Hitachi, Ltd., Kyushu University, RIKEN, HREM Research Inc., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), has achieved a significant milestone in the observation of magnetic fields at incredibly small scales. This achievement marks a major breakthrough

The manipulation of magnetization orientation in materials using intense laser pulses has been an area of great interest for scientists. Traditionally, such effects were achieved through thermal mechanisms, where the absorbed energy from the laser rapidly heated up the material, leading to magnetic perturbations. However, recent research by a team of scientists from the Max